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When you need a tow truck, you often need one in a hurry. It is not surprising that one of the major causes of tow truck accidents in Richmond is speeding. Tow truck companies often pay drivers by the number of cars they bring in, so they may speed towards any accident call, hoping to be first on the scene. This can lead to more accidents or make your wreck even worse.
Tow trucks are not what you usually think of when you file a personal injury claim. However, our truck wreck attorneys at Latham & Martin have seen almost everything, and we are here to help you file your claim even after the most unusual kinds of commercial vehicle accidents. We could give you the assistance you need to pursue compensation for your motor vehicle claim.
Commercial trucks are generally larger and heavier than passenger cars. Their drivers must have training and commercial licenses to drive them. Tow trucks are even more specialized. Their drivers must be able to handle a high, heavy vehicle with another car perched on top of it or trailing behind it. Tow truck collisions have various causes.
If the truck driver did not securely fasten the car being towed or carried, it could fall off or break free. Additionally, a badly damaged vehicle may have parts that come loose during the tow.
In addition to all the usual truck parts that can fail, tow trucks have a lifting arm or jack, a flatbed, and hydraulics. Failure of any of these parts can result in an accident, and the towed vehicle could topple into the road.
Speeding to an accident is bad enough, but speeding with another vehicle in tow may lead to another collision requiring additional tow trucks.
Distraction is the number-one cause of accidents today. Dispatchers may distract tow truck drivers, telling them about a new pickup while they are still busy with their current one.
All of these causes require careful documentation at the accident scene. If you have been involved in a tow truck collision in Richmond, evidence collection is a key part of proving your claim.
In addition to the usual things you must do after a wreck in Richmond, you need to get the tow truck driver’s name and information, as well as the name of the towing company. If your car was the one on the truck, you must be able to show that any additional damage was due to the second accident. If possible, take photos of the damage and of the tow truck itself. You may need additional witness statements and any data from the truck’s electronic logging or tracking devices.
It is essential that you seek medical treatment following any accident. Even if you do not feel injured, you should have a doctor or medical professional assess you for head and spinal cord injuries. Your attorney may need all this data to help strengthen your case.
Tow truck accidents in Richmond may not be the kind of collision drivers expect to have. Whatever your accident, however, our attorneys at Latham & Martin could help you prepare your insurance claim and gather evidence from the scene to support your case. Call our office today for a free and confidential case review.